News and Notes

Encompass Group, one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of healthcare textiles, healthcare apparel, patient warming and therapeutic support products for the healthcare industry, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract with Vizient to supply...

Athens, Ga. | University of Georgia researchers have developed a new type of hand sanitizer that eliminates more than 97% of bacteria and fungi, including antibiotic-resistant strains. The new gel provides an alternative to traditional, drying alcohol-based...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. | Periop ConneCT is approved for 6.5 CE credits by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. for continuing education for the Certified Surgical Technologist, Certified Surgical First Assistant, and Associate members of AST. This recognition...

The Illinois AORN Chapter 1411 is proud to present its highly anticipated 4CNE Seminar & Vendor Fair, bringing together perioperative professionals, industry vendors, and nursing students for a day of education, networking, and fundraising. The event will take...

MicroCare Medical has launched Spec Clean Pre-treatment Gel Spray, an innovative, ready-to-use spray gel formulated to keep surgical instruments moist after use – helping prevent dried-on debris during transport and reprocessing delays. Spec Clean Pre-treatment Gel...

More than 130 high school students and their families took part in the third annual High School Healthcare and Leadership Conference at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). This year, the conference hosted 9th through 12th grade students from over 20 different...